August

Girl's name

August is derived from the Latin name Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerable." It was originally a title given to Roman emperors, later used as a given name.

Meaning Great, venerable
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 290
Peak year 2021

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • August Wilson - Playwright
  • August Alsina - Singer-songwriter
  • August Hermann Francke - Theologian
  • August Strindberg - Playwright
  • Auguste Rodin - Sculptor
  • Auguste Comte - Philosopher
  • Auguste Escoffier - Chef
  • Auguste Renoir - Painter
  • Auguste Dupin - Fictional detective

Sisters for August

Girl names closely related to August

Hunter Winter Karma Nova Phoenix Naomi London Rylan

Brothers for August

Boy names closely related to August

Kobe Phillip William Curtis Lennox Kenneth Judah Timothy

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to August

Augusta Augustine Augustus Austen Austin Gussie

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